Medicare SNF Value Based Purchasing (VBP)
This program will begin with the rate year starting on Oct. 1, 2018. In the first year, the only quality measure used will be 30-day all cause readmission rates (both the overall rate and improvement by each facility). The first measurement period will be calendar year 2017.
HCBS Settings Rule
In January 2014, CMS issued a rule listing criteria that must be met by Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) settings in which Medicaid/Medical Assistance (MA) waiver services are provided. The purpose enhance quality, add consumer protections and ensure services are being provided in the most integrated settings.
IMPACT Act Home Health Quality Reporting Requirements
The IMPACT Act mandates a quality reporting program for Medicare Home Health Agencies utilizing OASIS data. Quality measure domains are Skin Integrity, Medication Reconciliation, Resource Use, Functional Status/Cognitive Function, Incidence of Major Falls and Patient Health Information and Preference.
DSS ASA Care Plans and Modifications
Recording of the February 15th meeting.
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House committee defeats nursing home rate equalization bill
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Rep. Susan...
Appropriations committee kills nursing/assisted living facility recruitment bill
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Committee...
VA issues pre-solicitation notice for community nursing home services
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Community living home bill heads to governor’s desk
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House Bill 1040 was...
